The Helix, Ecos, Scientriffic magazine covers.

CSIRO's science magazines

CSIRO has an obligation to communicate the value of science to many audience - magazines are one way in which this is done.

  • 5 July 2011 | Updated 14 October 2011

CSIRO publishes three magazines to raise science awareness and communicate research results to the Australian community:

  • ECOS: Australia's most authoritative magazine on sustainability in the environment, industry and community

  • The Helix: written to appeal to age 10+, it covers topics from astronomy and the environment, to entomology and chemistry

  • Scientriffic:  popular with lower to middle primary students (students age 7+), Scientriffic is packed with activities, fascinating science stories, competitions and freebies.

CSIRO also publishes many Books, DVDs, CDs & Videos.